Jen Mazzocco

Jen Mazzocco
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
TBD
Preceded byDan Miller
Constituency42nd district
Personal details
Born1984 (age 41–42)
PartyDemocratic Party
Alma materUniversity of Pittsburgh
OccupationTeacher

Jennifer Mazzocco is an American teacher, politician and member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected at the special election in February 2026.

Mazzocco has B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh.[1][2] She is a native of Hempfield in Westmoreland County but has lived in Dormont in Allegheny County for the last dozen years.[3][4] She has been a teacher for 15 years at the Taylor Allderdice High School in the Pittsburgh public school district.[5][6][7] As well as teaching English, she also coaches the school's debate team and previously coached the school's quiz bowl teams.[8] Mazzocco is a member of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers trade union and led its Political Action Committee from 2018 to 2025.[2]

Mazzocco has served three terms on the borough council in Dormont and is the current president.[6][9] The Pennsylvania House of Representatives' 42nd district, which consists of the Baldwin, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Mt. Lebanon and a part of Upper St. Clair, became vacant after incumbent Dan Miller was elected to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas in November 2025.[6][9] On January 3, 2026, the Allegheny County Democratic Committee chose Mazzocco over Alliyson Feldmann to be the party's candidate at the special election.[6][10] Mazzocco was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives at the special election held on February 24, 2026, receiving 82% of votes.[11][12] She will serve-out Miller's term which expires at the end of 2026.[6] Mazzocco has indicated that she will seek re-election at the November 2026 general election.[6]

Mazzocco is married and has two daughters.[4]

References

  1. ^ Guise, Michael (February 24, 2026). "Pennsylvania's 42nd House District special election results". CBS News. New York, USA. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Ulrich, Steve (February 23, 2026). "HD-42: Mazzocco, Leckenby Compete For Open Allegheny County Seat". PoliticsPA. Archived from the original on February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  3. ^ Potter, Chris (November 20, 2025). "Dormont official Jennifer Mazzocco launches bid to replace Miller in 42nd House District special". WESA. Pittsburgh, USA. Archived from the original on February 17, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Reibach, Stacey (January 18, 2026). "Meet the Special Election candidates – Jen Mazzocco". Lebo Beat. Mt. Lebanon, USA. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  5. ^ Fontaine, Tom (February 23, 2026). "Mazzocco, Leckenby to square off in state House special election in South Hills". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Pittsburgh, USA. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Potter, Chris (February 24, 2026). "Democrat Mazzocco wins special election for South Hills seat in Pa. House 42nd". WESA. Pittsburgh, USA. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  7. ^ Turner, Ford (February 21, 2026). "Allegheny County race among key special elections that could shape power in Harrisburg". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, USA. Archived from the original on February 24, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  8. ^ Muslin, Jesseca (October 10, 2023). "2023 40 Under 40 Honoree: Jennifer Mazzocco (39)". Pittsburgh Magazine. Pittsburgh, USA. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  9. ^ a b Lauer, Hallie (February 25, 2026). "Mazzocco wins South Hills Pa. House district special election, helping Democrats maintain control in Harrisburg". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, USA. Archived from the original on February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  10. ^ "Mazzocco, Leckenby to compete in 42nd House District special election". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, USA. January 4, 2026. Archived from the original on January 10, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  11. ^ Napsha, Joe (February 24, 2026). "Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Pittsburgh, USA. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  12. ^ "Pennsylvania State House Special Election Results". The New York Times. New York, USA. February 25, 2026. Retrieved February 25, 2026.
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